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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For presidential elections, the whole country territory forms one single constituency. For elections to the Senate, each of the fifteen counties forms one constituency. For the House of Representatives the electoral districts are
designated by the National Elections Commission.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 1, Art. 1.2 (l), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population
Comments: Each constituency shall have an approximately equal population of 20,000 or such number of citizens as the legislature shall prescribe in keeping with population growth and movements as revealed by a national census, provided that the total number of electoral constituencies in the Republic shall not exceed one hundred.
Immediately following a national census and before
the next elections, the Elections Commission shall
reapportion the constituencies in accordance with the
new population figures so that every constituency
shall have as close to the same population as possible;
provided, however, that a constituency must be solely
within a county
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 80 (d) & (e), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The National Elections Commission
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 1, Art. 1.2 (l), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 80 (e), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of
registered voters in the Republic and shall hold office for a term of six years commencing at noon on the third working in January of the year immediately following the elections. No person shall serve as President for more than two terms.
The first round shall be determined by an absolute majority of the valid votes cast. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority (fifty percent plus one vote) in the first ballot, a second ballot shall be conducted on the second Tuesday following the announcement of the results of the first
ballot. The two candidates who obtain the highest number of valid votes at the first ballot shall be designated to participate in the run-off election and the candidate who obtains the majority of the valid votes cast at the second ballot is elected.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be elected by universal adult suffrage of
registered voters in the Republic and shall hold office for a term of six years commencing at noon on the third working in January of the year immediately following the elections. No person shall serve as President for more than two terms.
The first round shall be determined by an absolute majority of the valid votes cast. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority (fifty percent plus one vote) in the first ballot, a second ballot shall be conducted on the second Tuesday following the announcement of the results of the first
ballot. The two candidates who obtain the highest number of valid votes at the first ballot shall be designated to participate in the run-off election and the candidate who obtains the majority of the valid votes cast at the second ballot is elected.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 50, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The legislative power of the Republic shall be vested in the
Legislature of Liberia which shall consist of two separate
houses: A Senate and a House of Representatives, both of which
must pass on all legislation.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 29, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Elections to the office of Representative of the Republic of
Liberia shall be based on a simple majoritarian system. The
candidate with the highest valid votes cast shall be declared the winner.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.15 (c), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: Regulations issued by the National Elections Commission
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
NEC Guidelines and Regulations, http://www.necliberia.org/document.php?&a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4 (A), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3, Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: Be the sole judge of all contests relating to the
election results, and the accreditation of all
successful members who have been duly elected as
President, Vice President, Members of the National
Legislature, Paramount, Clan and Town Chiefs and
City Mayors with their Common Councilmen.
Appeal from the decision of the Commission in any
election contest shall lie before the Supreme Court
taken in accordance with the provisions of this Title
relating to election contests.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9 (q), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The National Electoral Commission shall conduct all elections for elective public offices including the chieftaincy election and all referenda and declare the results thereof.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9 (g), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: The election expenditure and the recurrent expenditure of the National Elections Commission (including salaries and allowances of the employees) shall be a charge upon the National Revenue of the Republic of Liberia.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 11, Art.11.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The NEC shall establish a Finance and Audit Committee to oversee spending and provide assurance of regularity and propriety.
At the end of each year, the NEC shall publish an annual
report and an externally audited set of accounts, which
shall relate to its achievements and activities against the
annual plan.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 11, Art. 11.3 (b) & 11.4, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the National Elections Commission shall hold their office during good behavior for a period of seven (7) years effective as of the date of their appointment.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia is an autonomous agency of Government, independent of any branch of the Government.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.1 and 2.9, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The National Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia shall be composed of seven (7) Members, one of whom shall be appointed as Chairman, and another as Co-chairman, respectively; each of the other five (5) Members shall be called Commissioners.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: The Commissioners shall be Liberian citizens and shall not be
less than thirty-five (35) years of age. They shall be of good
moral character, and no two (2) Commissioners shall be from
the same county.
No Commissioner, election officer or any employee of the
Commission shall be a member, or an affiliate of any political
party, or of an association or organization; nor shall any
Commissioner, election officer or any employee of the
Commission canvass for any elective public office directly or
indirectly.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.3 & 2.5, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature
Comments: The President shall nominate and, with the consent of the
Senate, appoint and commission the Chairman, Co-chairman
and other Members of the Commission.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.4, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view;
Official Website for the National Electoral Commission of Liberia, http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D (2017)
The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013);
EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Official Website of Liberian National Elections Commission (2017),http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D
The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013);
EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body d . Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: Official Website of Liberian National Elections Commission (2017),http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D
The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013);
EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77 (b), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship d . Naturalization
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3(A), Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Elections Commission, pursuant to authority granted it by Article 89 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution as well as Section 2.9 of the New Elections Law (1986), hereby adopts and issues the following woter Registration Regulations.
2.1 These Regulations shall apply to all Voter Registration conducted by the National Elections Commission.
2.2 These regulations shall not be construed to limit additional requirements imposed by any provisions of the New Elections Law and/or relevant decisional law.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 2, Art. 2.9, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
https://www.necliberia.org/pg_img/2023_Voter_Registration_Regulations_20221007.pdf
Verified: 2024/10/25
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 3, Art. 3.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 77 (b), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) f . Other
Comments: No association shall function as a political party unless the association meets the minimum registration requirements laid down by the Elections Commission. Requirements include the filing of the association's constitution, a detailed list of the names and addresses of the association and its offices, as well as being open t every citizen of Liberia; its headquarters being situated in the capital of the Republic. The emblem, name, objective...
According to the NEC guidelines, associations must also pay a nonrefundable processing fee of One Thousand Eight Hundred United States Dollar (US$1,800.00) or its equivalent in Liberian Dollars to the Commission.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 79, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; National Elections Commission, Regulations and Guidelines Relating to Political Parties and Independent Candidates (2017), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/NEC_Revised_Guidelines_Final_Printed_Version_2017.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence j . Other
Comments: Liberian citizens who have attained the age of 25 years, are domiciled in the county or constituency to be represented no less than one year prior to the time of the election and are taxpayers are eligible to stand for elections to the House of Representatives.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 30, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Any Liberian citizen who is an eligible voter and meets the requirements for any elective public office shall have the right to participate in any general, special or by-election as an independent candidate by submitting to the Commission a declaration of Intent Letter, signed by him or her.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.5 (5), http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view;National Elections Commission, Regulations and Regulations relating to Political Parties and Independent Candidates, Chapter IV, Section 1 (a) (February 2017), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/NEC_Revised_Guidelines_Final_Printed_Version_2017.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No d . Other
Comments: Political parties and candidates shall not utilise public resources for campaign activities except state resources that are made available to all candidates and political parties for the election; are generally available to the public and are provided on the same terms as to the public; or are related to providing security staff or security services.
Source: National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance e . Other
Comments: Political parties and candidates shall not utilise public resources for campaign activities except state resources that are made available to all candidates and political parties for the election.
Source: National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: As herein after provided, any citizen(s), political party,
association or organization, being of Liberian nationality or
origin, shall have the right to contribute to the funds and
election expenses of any political party or candidate; such
contribution shall be accompanied by filing with the commission such information as the source; the date of the remittance;the amount of such contribution and such other information necessary or required by the Commission. No corporate or business organization and labour union may contribute to the funds or the election expenses of any political party or any independent candidate, and any Contribution made in violation of this provision shall, by the Commission, be declared forfeited.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 7, Art. 7.1, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view;National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 6 - 8 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 4, Art. 4.12, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments: There is no specific legal framework regulating recounts. However, during the 2011 elections, the National Elections Commission examined complaints requesting recounts and conducted ten recounts.
Source: The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 40-42: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
h . No information available i . Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to free broadcast time. No later information available.
Source: EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 4: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 26, 70, 80: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013);
EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 4: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source:
Verified: 2024/10/25
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Chapter 7, Art. 7.3, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
National Elections Commission, Campaign Finance Regulations, Art. 9 (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/4%20Campaign%20Finance%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 30, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
National Electoral Commission, Referendum Regulations (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/8%20Referendum%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Constitution may be amended whenever a proposal by either (1) two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature or (2) a petition submitted to the Legislature, by not fewer than 10,000 citizens which receives the concurrence of two-thirds of the membership of bout Houses of Legislature, is ratified by two-thirds of the registered voters, voting in a referendum conducted by the Elections Commission not sooner
than one year after the action of the Legislature.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91 & 92, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Constitution may be amended whenever a proposal by either (1) two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature or (2) a petition submitted to the Legislature, by not fewer than 10,000 citizens which receives the concurrence of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of the Legislature, is ratified by two-thirds of the registered voters, voting in a referendum conducted by the Elections Commission not sooner than one year after the action of the Legislature.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91 & 92, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: Each proposed constitutional amendment shall be ratified if it receives the approval of two-third of registered voters, voting in the Referendum.
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
a . Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 91, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
National Electoral Commission, Referendum Regulations (May 2016), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/8%20Referendum%20Regulations.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
Verified: 2024/10/25
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: Voters shall vote only in the voting precinct of the electoral district for which he/she is registered.
A person must register to vote at a voter registration center
established by the NEC for the place where he or she ordinarily resides and must vote at the polling place established by NEC for voters registered at that center.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 31 and 5.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments: Voting outside of the country is not strictly prohibited, but it is not provided for within the electoral law and does not transpire.
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 31 and 5.2, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The New Elections Law (2016, with amendments up until and including 2014), Art. 5.7, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view
Verified: 2024/10/25
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